The 16th India–Japan Annual Summit was held in New Delhi on 2 July 2026 during the official visit of Japan’s Prime Minister to India from 1–3 July. The meeting provided an opportunity to review bilateral relations and exchange views on regional and international developments.

India–Japan ties have expanded considerably over the past two decades. The relationship evolved from a Global Partnership in 2000 to a Strategic and Global Partnership in 2006, and then to a Special Strategic and Global Partnership in 2014. This progression reflects the growing breadth and importance of bilateral engagement.